The Housing Choice Voucher Program (formerly known as Section 8) assists low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled in paying for decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market.

The Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is opened periodically on an as needed basis. When the waiting list is re-opened, a public announcement is placed in area newspapers and information posted on the Regional Housing Authority's website.

Web pages

• RHA home - http://www.regionalha.org/home
• Housing Choice Voucher info - https://www.regionalha.org/programs/housing-choice-voucher
• Housing Choice Voucher APPLICANT info - http://www.regionalha.org/programs/housing-choice-voucher/applicants - This page includes a link to an FAQ document that answers many general questions about the program. Scroll through the page to learn if the waitlist is open.
• Mainstream Voucher Program info from HUD (US Department of Housing and Urban Development - https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/public_indian_housing/progr…

The Department of Housing and Community Development administers State and Federal housing and community development loan and grant programs.

California Housing Finance Agency

CalHFA supports the needs of renters and homebuyers by providing financing and programs so more low and moderate-income Californians have a place to call home. Its Single-Family Division provides first mortgage loans and down payment assistance to first-time homebuyers.

• The Dream For All Shared Appreciation Loan is a down payment assistance program for first-time homebuyers to be used in conjunction with the Dream For All Conventional first mortgage for down payment and/or closing costs. Upon sale or transfer of the home, the homebuyer repays the original down payment loan, plus a share of the appreciation in the value of the home.

Department of Fair Employment and Housing

The Department of Fair Employment and Housing is the largest state civil rights agency in the country. The Department investigates, mediates and p…

The City of Rocklin Housing Division works to increase the City's affordable housing availability, including both affordable rental and affordable purchase units provided under the City’s inclusionary requirements and in city-partnered development.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.rocklin.ca.us/housing-services

The Roseville Housing Division works to increase the City's affordable housing availability, including both affordable rental and affordable purchase units provided under the City’s inclusionary requirements and in city-partnered development.

The Affordable Housing web page has information about the following.

• Roseville Housing Authority
• Housing Choice Voucher/Section 8
• Affordable Ownership Housing
• Affordable Rental Housing
• Fair Housing Information
  

Web pages

• Home - https://www.roseville.ca.us/
• Affordable Housing - https://www.roseville.ca.us/cms/one.aspx?pageId=8904319

The Department of Housing and Urban Development administers programs that provide housing and community development assistance. The Department also works to ensure fair and equal housing opportunity for all.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.hud.gov/
• Resources - https://www.hud.gov/resources

The HUD-VASH Voucher program offers homeless or at risk of homelessness veterans with housing assistance information and Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) vouchers.

To refer a veteran call 877-4AID VET (877-424-3838).

Veterans are:

• Connected with the Homeless Point of Contact at the nearest VA facility
  • VA Medical Center
    (VAMC) Locator
    • Locate a local VA Medical Center now
      Veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness can call or visit their local VA Medical Center (VAMC) and ask for a Homeless Coordinator. Use the VA locator tool www.va.gov/directory to find your nearest VAMC and call or visit today.
  • Locations include:
    • RENO VAMC
    • Auburn VA Outpatient Clinic
    • Lincoln Vet Center
• Hotline staff conducts a brief screening to assess needs.
• Family members and non-VA providers calling on behalf of a veteran will be provided with information regarding homeless programs and services currently available
• Contact information will be requested so that homeless…

FREED's Landlord Liaison Program (LLP) helps people experiencing or at risk of homelessness access and maintain stable housing.

Services include:

• Assistance with first month’s rent and security deposits
• Temporary rental subsidies
• Credit-building support and limited debt repayment
• Home accessibility modifications (smoke detectors, mobility aids, appliances)
• Landlord incentives to increase housing opportunities for people on the HMIS By-Name List

No income limits apply. Program participation begins after enrollment in the coordinated entry system.

Web pages

• Home - https://freed.org/
• Contact - https://freed.org/contact/

This resource is eligible for electronic referral.

The Lohse Apartments offer one, two, or three bedroom apartments in Roseville.

Each Mercy Housing community has its own leasing office and its own application process. Please call each community directly if you or your family would like to rent a low-income apartment home at one of Mercy Housing’s communities.

When you call, the community staff can answer questions regarding apartment availability, rent, income requirements or restrictions and how to obtain an application for housing.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.mercyhousing.org/
• Lohse Apartments Application & Other Information - https://www.mercyhousing.org/california/ca-thelohseapartments/

McAuley Meadows offers an independent senior affordable housing community in Auburn. The community features 59 one-bedroom apartments for seniors age 55 and older.

HUD list is currently open.

Tax Credit waitlist openings and current availability while they last.

Web pages

• Mercy Housing home - https://www.mercyhousing.org/
• McAuley Meadows Application & Other Information - https://www.mercyhousing.org/california/mcauley-meadows

North Auburn Apartments offers one, two and three bedroom apartment homes and three bedroom townhouses. The community features 78 modern, affordable homes conveniently located near shopping, restaurants, grocery stores and medical facilities.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.mercyhousing.org/
• North Auburn Apartments Application & Other Information - https://www.mercyhousing.org/california/north-auburn-apartments/